New Wolf King makes history: Edwards becomes Timberwolves' three-point king, leads team to win over Nuggets

On January 26, the Minnesota Timberwolves played against the Denver Nuggets at home. In the game, "New Wolf King" Anthony Edwards continued his hot form this season, scoring 34 points in a single game and becoming the new three-pointer record holder in the team's history. The Timberwolves finally defeated the Nuggets 133:104, ending their opponent's four-game winning streak.

Edwards made personal history in this game. His three-point shooting reached 976, successfully surpassing former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns to become the new three-point shooting king in Timberwolves history. This achievement is particularly special because he rewrote the team record in less than five seasons, which is enough to prove his talent and hard work.

This young player who joined the Timberwolves as the No. 1 pick in 2020 showed unparalleled dominance in the game. He shot 14 of 23 shots, including 3 of 8 three-pointers, and most of his points were concentrated in the second half. His 23 points helped the Timberwolves completely shake off the pursuit of the Nuggets in the third and fourth quarters and eventually locked in the victory. In addition, he also sent out a game-high 9 assists, creating many scoring opportunities for his teammates.

In addition to Edwards' performance, the Timberwolves as a whole also showed strong offensive firepower. Julius Randle contributed 21 points and hit a key shot at the beginning of the game. In the first quarter, the Timberwolves scored 40 points in a single quarter, setting a new single-quarter scoring record this season. In this game, the Timberwolves made 53 shots with a hit rate of 55.8%, which also set a new record for one of the best performances this season.

Rudy Gobert also played well, scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds, providing a stable inside defense for the team. This multi-point performance allowed the Timberwolves to take the initiative in the game, leading from the start to the final whistle.

In contrast, the Nuggets seemed a little sluggish in this game. Jamal Murray was the best player on the team, scoring 25 points, but this was not enough to save the team. Although Nikola Jokic contributed 20 points and 11 assists, he only grabbed 3 rebounds, and his personal record of 5 consecutive triple-doubles came to an abrupt end. The Nuggets failed to effectively limit the Timberwolves' offense throughout the game and eventually suffered a miserable defeat on the road.

This victory not only adds confidence to the Timberwolves, but also highlights Edwards' value as the core of the team. He not only has a stable output in scoring, but also gradually grows into a team leader, leading the team to show competitiveness in strong dialogues.

The Timberwolves are currently on a good momentum, and Edwards' performance has become their driving force for continued progress.

This season, his comprehensive performance on the offensive and organizational ends has proved that he is capable of leading the Timberwolves to achieve higher goals. For the Nuggets, this loss is a wake-up call. They need to adjust quickly in the next game to maintain their advantage in the Western Conference competition.